Surpassing the limited confines of classification, Dissolving Archetypes bubbles in a mist of soothing percussive textures, tranquil atmospheric notes and wilting melodic layers.
It’s inevitable that a series of adjectives will likely embed themselves in reviews of Dissolving Archetypes, (val)Liam’s third album released on Israel-based Beats & Pieces. Chill, downtempo, ambient, electronica and dub immediately come to mind as a catch-all frequently used to encapsulate this type of sound. Canadian composer Liam Skogland justifies these genres with swift delivery of simple, refreshing and direct rhythmic formations. Surpassing the limited confines of classification, Dissolving Archetypes bubbles in a mist of soothing percussive textures, tranquil atmospheric notes and wilting melodic layers.
Without delving into the plethora of individual mutations exuded within, time stands still as if subliminally placed into a comforting state of flux. However soothing each track appears, they ebb and flow like a calming breeze in the midnight hour. Though delicately covered in a thick fog hinting at technoid shapes, Dissolving Archetypes feels more therapeutic above all else—a sort of prescription for healing.
Transmitting softened loops that migrate into patches of warm data, (val)Liam details these sonic explorations as a road-map to the subconsciousness—a non-obtrusive gem meandering through classical constructs and heartfelt pulsars. Listen, consume, reflect and take note—Dissolving Archetypes is simply an audible stress reliever.
Dissolving Archetypes is available on Beats & Pieces. Buy at Bandcamp, Juno, Amazon, iTunes.
